1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.

Because 1971 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.

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